Joanna is 20. She's experienced depression, panic attacks and self-harming since she was 10. She got better with help of different therapies, a trusted counsellor, people who cared for her and her faith. She now works in health and social care. (White British).

Mandy says she's always felt different to others and like she didn't quite fit in. Mandy's been self-harming since a young age, and later on experienced depression and been hearing voices. She stayed in a psychiatric unit for a while where she made two very close friends. For Mandy, time, getting involved in her care and going forwards in small steps helped the most. (White British).

Sian is 18 and living independently in supported housing. At a young age, she developed an eating disorder and has also experienced depression and self-harming. Sian was put in care where she lived for a few years. During a stay in a psychiatric unit Sian met two girls who've become very close friends since. Sian says getting better is a long process where you have to want to be helped. (White British).